Talking Leaders

With a career spanning farm-level experience, leadership roles at the NFU, and now driving collaboration between farmers, scientists and the food industry, Adam shared how building partnerships and pooling ideas can strengthen resilience and unlock opportunities across UK agriculture.

Catch up with the recording to explore how working together can help farming businesses navigate uncertainty and thrive.

Ian is the groundsman at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. In this broadcast he discusses how to get the best from your people and lead a team of high-performance individuals.

Gemma is the head of learning and development at Leicester City Football Club.

With a strong background in performance coaching, people development and cultural change, her purpose is to help individuals and teams unlock their full potential.

Watch the recording to find out what you can learn from Gemma's experiences of working with businesses to develop their culture, leadership, learning and development programmes.

People are the most important asset in your business – the better people look after themselves, the better they perform in all areas of life.

During this broadcast, Kat Thorne, founder of The Morning Game Changer, shared practical strategies for maintaining consistency, balancing productivity with recovery, and preventing burnout, all tailored to the unique challenges faced by farmers.

Watch the recording for valuable insights into how simple, actionable changes in daily routines can improve both wellbeing and long-term success in farming.

Anna Mosley is a high-performance coach and founder of Eighty.

Eighty is a growth academy that thinks bigger and equips leaders and their teams with the skills to achieve extraordinary results.

In this broadcast Anna shared her perspective on unlocking the full potential of yourself and your team, building resilience and agility and driving a culture for success.

Watch the recording for tips and ideas to help drive success in your business.

During this live broadcast, Graham Wilkinson, CEO of AHDB, reflected on his journey through the pivotal first 90 days in office.

Hear Graham's vision and plans as he promises to remain levy-payer obsessed, recognising that a renewal of trust, leadership and responsibility is crucial to propel AHDB forwards to play a crucial role in the UK’s agricultural future.

Carol describes herself as a ginger, punk-inspired, maverick intrapreneur, disruptive leader, speaker and transformative coach and mentor from the Isle of Man, who loves to dance.

Watch this broadcast for inspiration on how to think differently and how to unlock your potential and that of your team.

For a while, Bonnie led the team that tested space shuttle communication systems to find out exactly how they would behave under every conceivable mission condition. She also wrote some of the software to handle life science experiment data from Spacelab.

Watch the recording for an insight into the world of a former space shuttle and Spacelab engineer and to be inspired to look at problems through a different lens.

As the only British female skier to ever win a run in a World Cup, she is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever skiers.

Having broken 49 bones, Chemmy is no stranger to adversity and remains committed to inspiring the next generation and educating people from all over the world through sport.

Catch up with the broadcast to find out what it took for Chemmy to become so successful and how you can apply some of her tips to stay at the top of your game.

During this broadcast, Tim discussed how to deal with a crisis and cope with situations where a carefully laid-out plan has been ruined by factors outside of your control – how you deal with it, how you keep moving forward and how you bring your team with you.

In this conversation we explored how mentorship can unlock confidence, collaboration and growth in UK farming.

Drawing on her experience connecting people across the food, farming and land-based sectors, Helen Wyman shares why having the right mentor, and being one, can make all the difference to both personal and professional success and the resilience of our industry.

Colin is a social entrepreneur and author of Prosper with Purpose. He champions ethical businesses and sustainable social enterprises.

Watch the recording for practical strategies to help you thrive with purpose.

Dr Ellen Joan Ford is an award-winning leader and founder of the #WorkSchoolHours course.

During this broadcast, she shared insights from her extensive research and leadership experience, highlighting how organisations can enhance productivity, retention and employee wellbeing.

Watch the recording to find out how leaders can create thriving workplaces by fostering inclusive environments.

Stephanie is a chartered clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, keynote speaker and published author.

She is passionate about ensuring people are happy, healthy, safe and engaged in the workplace, and believes everyone can and should enjoy work.

Watch this recording for tips and inspiration to improve your workplace wellbeing.

With vast experience of the agriculture and food sector, Amie Burke shared her thoughts on why diversity is so important in the workplace, whether that's in an office or on farm.

Amie provided insights and learnings from the IGD, which demonstrates best practice and enhances the bottom line.

Catch up with the broacast below.

Laura is an expert in building global networks and driving transformational change across the agri-food sector. 

Watch the recording to hear her talk about the importance of networks and how farmers can make the most of them.

Bruce has spent his career working in media and technology companies such as Twitter, YouTube and Google. Along the way, he's become obsessed with making our jobs better, and how often we get it wrong.

Watch the recording to discover what the agricultural sector can learn from Bruce's observations about workplace culture and how it is evolving, and find out how to create a positive culture within your business.

• Find out what inclusivity means and why it's important in the workplace
• Understand why diversity is beneficial for business
• Hear about some real-life examples
• Take away tips to implement in your business

Catch up with this broadcast to hear from Sharon May, a mental health advocate and counsellor, as she shares her story and practical perspective on staying positive and purposeful in farming, and how we can better support ourselves and others.

Sheena has been involved in agriculture all her life and diversified into growing chillies on returning home to Galloway.

During this broadcast, we discussed the power of mind over matter and how you might surprise yourself with what you can achieve when you put your mind to it.

Watch the recording for tips and inspiration on setting personal challenges and goals to maintain mental fitness.

Matt Phelan is a co-founder of The Happiness Index. The Happiness Index helps organisations measure drivers of employee engagement and happiness to power their people strategy.

Matt returned to discuss some of the factors that make a happy employee and how this is represented within UK agriculture.

Watch the recording for tips and tools you can use to better understand how your employees think, feel and behave.

To help others and raise awareness for mental health, Chris set up a campaign called ‘Walk with me,’ which aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and create a safe space for people to talk.

Catch up with this broadcast to learn more about the campaign and what it means to Chris.

The Happiness Index helps organisations measure key employee engagement and happiness drivers to power their people strategy.

Matt is the founder of The Happiness and Humans Community, host of The Happiness and Humans Podcast and author of Freedom To Be Happy: The Business Case for Happiness.

Watch the recording for tips and tools that you can use to better understand how your employees think, feel and behave.

Holly undertook a Nuffield Farming Scholarship in 2015. The focus of her scholarship was identifying what physical practices and tools could be introduced into farm businesses to develop more consistent leadership and improve work-life balance.

During this broadcast Holly provided some insight and tips that you can implement to help manage difficult situations and improve your focus, including a two-minute taster meditation!

If you'd like to try a short meditation, why not try one of these from Focussed Farmers?

With a career that’s taken her from Brussels to boardrooms across the UK, Emily (Chair of AHDB) offers unique insight into natural capital, rural strategy and the future of food and farming.

Catch up with our discussion about leadership, innovation and opportunities for UK farming.

During this broadcast, we chatted with two of Brazil’s foremost leaders in agribusiness and global development about leadership, vision and the power of local actions in a globalised world.

Catch up with the recording to find out how you can drive change by balancing a global outlook with local impact.

Melanie has specialised in fisheries and aquaculture for many years. Previously, she was a project adviser to the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Agenda and a special adviser to HRH The Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit.

Catch up with our conversation as we discuss the synergies between blue food systems, agriculture and forestry, and how they must work together to drive responsible food production.

Ben is the founder of Horizon Platforms and a leader who has built his success on lifting others up, quite literally.

His story is full of insight for anyone thinking about succession, scale or how to keep people at the centre of a growing enterprise.

Now a chair and non-executive, Ben shared insights on moving from founder-led to employee-led models – covering culture, governance, succession and legacy.

Be inspired by Russ McKenzie's story of dedication, from overcoming early career doubts to achieving significant milestones in farming.

As a member of the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds Sector Council and a 2014 Nuffield Farming Scholar, Russ' journey is a testament to innovation and resilience.

Catch up with the recording to discover how his passion, influenced by key mentors and personal experiences, drives him to push the boundaries of agricultural excellence.

During this broadcast, we uncovered Victor's pioneering work at 3R Ribersolo Soil Lab and his mission to revolutionise agricultural practices.

From his roots in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, to his global impact on soil science, Victor shared his passion, love of innovation, and commitment to building a more sustainable future for agriculture.

Catch up with this enlightening chat about sustainable soil management and agricultural innovation with Victor Campos.

After gaining considerable experience working on arable and dairy farms from the age of 13, Remy’s initial career plan was to become an agri-business consultant.

In 2022, Remy took his love of social media marketing and applied it to another passion – farming – and founded farmmarketing.co.uk. 

Watch this broadcast for an insight into how farming enterprises can use social media for business development.

Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world.

Watch the recording for a discussion about the challenges of ensuring projects remain relevant during a long-term delivery period and how we can apply some of the learnings to our own businesses.

Dan is a renowned international speaker who specialises in new and emerging digital marketing techniques.

He is a digital marketing and technology expert and a futurist who studies and trains companies in how the future of marketing, work and technology will change our world.

Dan's company, YourFLOCK, centres on team engagement based on values. During this broadcast he shared why the future of work is not what you think.

Amy Hughes shares her journey of launching Empower Ag and the lessons learned in her first six months – from embracing change and building a growth mindset to having the tough conversations that drive real progress on farm.

Her insights will inspire you to wrestle with challenge, lean into growth and make better choices for your farm, your team and your future.

During this broadcast, we explored Xander's journey from agricultural engineering to pioneering initiatives aimed at transforming the food industry.

Watch the recording to learn about Xander's innovative work with i4Nature and his mission to empower new generations in addressing climate-related challenges.

Jack has been involved with farming all his life, growing up on the family farm in Sussex, attending agricultural college and working on farms in both the UK and Australia.

Watch this broadcast to find out how Jack built his brand, the advice he’d give to others, lessons learnt and much more.

Steve has worked in the farming sector for the last 30 years, from the family farm in the Yorkshire Dales to careers in both consultancy and government.

Watch this broadcast to hear about different approaches to collaborative working and how teamwork and collaboration can drive business success.

Kirsty Lewis, Founder of the School of Facilitation, understands the trials and tribulations of going it alone, being an associate and facilitating within a corporate structure, because she has experienced those facets herself.

Watch the recording of this broadcast to hear why a business is never too small for effective communication.

Awal works closely with levy payers and key stakeholders to create a better understanding of the requirements of halal meat production.

He has many years of experience working in the halal sector, complemented by the publication of numerous peer-reviewed publications in some high-impact scientific journals.

Watch this broadcast to learn about the global halal landscape and the factors that influence it.

As a serial social entrepreneur with a track record of establishing impactful and sustainable social enterprises, Colin was awarded an MBE in the 2019 New Year’s Honours list for services to disadvantaged people and the environment.

Watch this recording to hear Colin's perspective on getting ideas off the ground, growing businesses and overcoming challenges.

Chemmy is an English former World Cup alpine ski racer, TV presenter and fiercely determined and courageous sportswoman.

Back by popular demand, she joined us to talk about how you can step into the next chapter of your career or business. 

What's holding you back or making you nervous? 

Catch up with the recording for tips and motivation to help you take that next step.

Alex, Leah and Rebecca each took different routes into agriculture, but what they do have in common is that not one of them came from a farming background.

After taking part in one of our AgriLeader Grow courses we had to get them on one of our broadcasts to share their passion and dedication to farming with others.

If you're considering a career in farming but aren't sure about the opportunities or lifestyle, or if you're looking for new staff to join your business and want to encourage new entrants into the industry, this broadcast is a must-watch.

Through their podcasts, Becca and Lizzie dive into topical issues, exciting debates and interesting interviews.

Becca is the fifth generation to help run the 243-hectare (600-acre) family business in North Yorkshire.

Lizzie is a farming journalist and Head of Commercial Content Solutions at Agriconnect.

Watch the recording to hear their views on the role of the next generation in farming and agriculture.

Before relocating to Tipperary, Jon held various leadership roles in the UK and has worked for more than 30 years in agricultural education and knowledge exchange (KE).

Watch this recording as we explore Jon’s insights and ideas on what we need to do to ensure we equip the next generation with the skills and traits needed to adapt to a world that is changing ever faster, and to grab the opportunities this new world will bring.

Jamie’s Farm uniquely combines farming, family and therapy into a 5-day residential with a focus on giving children time and space to reflect, to renew and determine a new path for themselves.

Find out what you can learn from the Jamie’s Farm principles to better support and steer young people. You might also pick up some tips that you can apply to managing people within your own teams and businesses.

With over 20 years of experience across executive, governance and consultancy roles, Catherine Marriott OAM can bridge the worlds of practical farming, science and global environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy.

Watch the recording to find out how Catherine’s bold thinking, global perspective and passion for empowering others continue to shape the future of agriculture and rural communities worldwide.

Leadership is like farming – there’s more than one way to cultivate success.

We partnered with the Nuffield International Farming Network (Brasil) for this inspiring livestream.

We explored how leaders from around the world tackle familiar challenges in different ways.

Watch the recording to hear how diverse backgrounds and cultures can influence leadership styles, and see what you can take away to implement in your business.

Watch this recording with Sean Cameron to learn about soil preservation techniques, carbon capture in agriculture, leadership and more.

Emma is passionate about fostering inclusion, community diversity, connectivity, and accessibility with a vision for the Sunshine Coast to be the most liveable and sustainable region in Australia.

Watch the recording to hear about her passion for, and commitment to, sustainable regional economic development.

As the only British female skier to ever win a run in a World Cup, she is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever skiers.

Having broken 49 bones, Chemmy is no stranger to adversity and remains committed to inspiring the next generation and educating people from all over the world through sport.

Back by popular demand, we delve further into what it took for her to become so successful, despite some major setbacks, and discuss how you can apply some of her tips to stay at the top of your mountain.

Catch up with this broadcast to find out how UK dairy farmers can build resilience and adapt for the future.

If you're interested in building stronger teams and more resilient dairy businesses, catch up with this broadcast with Hannah Batty, a farm animal vet, clinical director and consultant whose Nuffield Farming Scholarship has taken her around the world in search of what makes great dairy teams truly thrive.

Flavian grew up in the coastal town of Kilifi, Kenya, and it had never crossed his mind that pig farming, especially in the UK, would become such an important part of his life. But after an accidental weeks’ work experience the rest, as they say, is history!

Knowing what it entails to break through in such a long-established industry, Flavian is passionate about increasing diversity in British agriculture and believes it is a win-win for everyone.

Find out about Flavian’s own experiences and challenges, as well why diversity in agriculture is so important.